Follicular Lymphoma is the second most widespread non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtype, accounting for roughly 20% of all NHL cases. It is a slow-growing (low-grade) NHL that develops from B cells. It is called follicular lymphoma because the abnormal B cells usually develop in clumps called ‘follicles’ inside lymph nodes. Till date, it is not very evident as to what actually causes follicular and other non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Unlike some cancers, they are not passed down in families. In some cases, radiation or cancer-causing chemicals, or certain infections, may be a cause. But other times there is no known cause. It can develop at any age, but it is more common...
